Portfolio

I am an architect, fully engaged in working on different city scales and urban fronts. My experience includes architecture, urban design, urban planning, and collaboration with Urban Cycle Planning of Denmark on some cycling projects

My name is Sam Henry. I grew up in Birmingham UK and my passion for cycling began in my teens when I was given a 24-speed metallic brown racing bike. I carefully restored it with

8 min. read Lee Craigie is the Active Nation Commissioner for Scotland, an official representative of walking, cycling and physical activity across the nation. A former professional mountain bike racer and director of the Adventure

6 min. read Sindile Mavundla is the Bicycle Mayor of Cape Town, South Africa. This role compliments his work as a bicycle entrepreneur, in which he runs a series of bike stores in Khayelitsha. It

5 min. read Dr. Amit Samarth is the Bicycle Mayor of Nagpur, the most central city in India. As well as working in public health and now running a sports academy, he completes huge physical

4 min read. James Crossley is BYCS’ Creative and Communication Manager, and is passionate about finding alternative routes into cycling advocacy that make use of popular culture. This editorial touches on some of the opportunities,

10 min. read Dr. Esther Walker is the Research Manager at Outride, and leverages the power of data and research to demonstrate the impact that cycling has on our social, cognitive, and emotional health. Esther

Born in Tangerang, Indonesia, and internationally raised in 7 different car-oriented cities, Kharisma experienced and quickly grew aware of the many issues that derive from rapidly growing urban systems. Currently studying in Groningen, he recently

My Name is Vikas Goyal, a 50 year old resident from Punjab, India. I am a cycling enthusiast and a study consultant for higher education abroad. I am passionate about cycling and have been associated

Hello, I am Emmanuel and I am the President, Africa Urban Cycling Organisation, an umbrella body of cycling NGOS, civil society, and other stakeholders in Africa, a Board member/Vice President (Africa) of the World Cycling

I’m Mar Mikhelidze, psychologist, social tango dancer, bike traveler & bike commuter from Tbilisi, co – founder of Caucasus Cycling Network. As far as Tbilisi is car dependent city currently it’s not really pleasant to

Cycling is not only a physical movement from A to B, but also a critical bodily practice, a way of life, and a meaningful way to experience everyday urban life. I live in Tehran, where

Hola, my name is Cinthya and I am a long-time cycling activist in Santiago. The bicycle has always been a part part of life through my work, sports, social life and today also in the

I am an enthusiastic cyclist, who has volunteer experience for more than 20 years. I am someone who can challenge people to do what they find fun and exciting. In 2019 and 2020, I attended

Sindile(Sindz)Mavundla is the Founder and Managing Director of Khaltsha Cycles, a one-stop bicycle shop with an aim to inspire and create cycling townships by providing quality affordable bicycles. The vision of the  Khaltsha Cycles is

As promoter and Director of Vapi Cycling Club Federation, I am a cycling enthusiast for the past 15 years and have dedicated my time to either volunteer on nearby cycling events or organizing cyclothons in

I am an ultra marathon runner and cyclist, currently working in promoting health by living healthy life style and training a group of 150 citizens across my city. On special occassions I have created various

I have represented Zimbabwean youths in Dresden Germany in 2017 at the Adjf into the wild Conference. I was a volunteer in 2006 and represented UNICEF-Zimbabwe at the Africa Development Forum in 2006 when I

I am Deepali Singh Nirwana, a cyclist and sport enthusiast throughout my life. I love helping people in my community, especially women and children to feel comfortable riding cycles. I have more than 7 years

By profession, I am a teacher with an inclination toward adventure and sports activities and an urge to do something new for a change in myself and for a positive change in society. I am

I am a great fan of the bicycle and I use it on my rides around the city, to go to work every day and especially in my free time, where I make frequent bicycle

5 min. read Donna Cooney is a Dublin City Councillor and the city’s Bicycle Mayor. For the last 25 years she has worked tirelessly as an activist and artist to protect the the Dublin Bay

7 min. read Simon Battisti is the Director of Qendra Marrëdhënie (QM). The name means ‘relationship centre’, and the organisation has been operating for the past 3 years supporting the city of Tirana with technical

6 min. read Barbara Stoll is the Director of Clean Cities Campaign, a coalition of grassroots groups, NGOs, environmental and health organisations, campaigning for zero emission mobility by 2030. Primarily their work takes place in

Matrushri P. Shetty is the Director of Operations and Development at BYCS India Foundation. She works closely with the BYCS Global and India Board of Directors to develop innovative projects in India, through advocacy around

8 min read. Lucas Snaije, & Daniela Abril Gutierrez, are the co-authors of the report “School Streets to Shape Child Friendly Cities“, highlighted in this editorial. The sound of children playing is universal. Whether in

I am Amar Vitthal Nadgeri, spent a happy childhood in the city of Mumbai and now residing at MIRA BHAYANDAR,  a young city with energetic people around. Graduated from Mumbai University in Hindi Literature and

I used to be a radio host, but ever more often, I use my voice to raise issues of climate change and sustainable mobility. No wonder I pay extra attention to the sounds of my

In love with bicycle from age 3, I am father of LifeCycle, a family business, community hub, and a bicycle-service-cafe; CargoCult, a delivery service by hand-made e-cargo bicycles; and father to Misha and Maya, my

Hi, I am Vishav Dhiman, an amateur cyclist since 2016. I started cycling to get rid of my knee problems and other health issues, as all the problems are not physical sometimes your own mind